Information about #DD1730 color

#DD1730 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DD1730 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(221, 23, 48) — 86.7% red, 9% green, 18.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 78 / 68 / 13. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DD1730 presents itself as a energetic, saturated earthy red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Geranium Lake (#E31230). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chiefs Red (#E31837) and Husker Red (#E41C38).

The recipe behind #DD1730 is rgb(221, 23, 48), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #DD1730 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. #DD1730 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DD1730 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#DD1730 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#EA3E55

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#EF6E80

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#F49EAA

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#F9CED4

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White

#FFFFFF

#DD1730 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#DD1730

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#B11227

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#840D1D

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#580913

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#2C0409

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Black

#000000

#DD1730 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#CB2B40

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#B83F50

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#A6545F

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#92696F

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Grey

#808080

#DD1730 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#D0DD17

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#DD9B17

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#DD4C17

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#DD1730

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#DD1781

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#DD17D0

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#9B17DD

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#DD1730 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#17DEC3
#17DEC3

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#1795DE
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#17DE60
#17DE60

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#DE6017
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#DE1795
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#DD1730
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#32DE17
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#1732DE
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#DD1730
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#DEC317
#DEC317

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#17DEC3
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#1732DE
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#95DE17
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#17DEC3
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#6017DE
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Nearest named colors to #DD1730

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Geranium Lake color link
Geranium Lake

#E31230

Chiefs Red color link
Chiefs Red

#E31837

Husker Red color link
Husker Red

#E41C38

Ajax Red color link
Ajax Red

#D2122E

Crimson color link
Crimson

#DC143C

Phillies Red color link
Phillies Red

#E81828

Amaranth Red color link
Amaranth Red

#D3212D

Stop Red color link
Stop Red

#CF142B

Google Red color link
Google Red

#D50F25

Rose Madder color link
Rose Madder

#E32636

Red-Orange color link
Red-Orange

#E32224

Sprint Red color link
Sprint Red

#EC2131

#DD1730 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DD1730
  • RGB221, 23, 48
  • CMYK0, 78, 68, 13
  • CSSrgb(221, 23, 48)
  • HSL352°, 81%, 48%
  • HSL Precise352.424°, 81.148%, 47.843%
  • HSV352°, 90%, 87%
  • HSB352°, 90%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.867
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • GLSLvec3(0.867, 0.090, 0.188)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.867, 0.090, 0.188, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.867, 0.090, 0.188)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDD1730
  • DECIMAL ID14489392
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers8 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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